Fleschner, Stark, Tanoos & Newlin April 2019

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Whether you have a card or not, libraries are an important part of our community. They serve as meeting places, research stations, employment centers, and local historical archives. They help kids and adults alike explore vast literary worlds and immense databases of knowledge — all for free! Behind every library is a dedicated staff of librarians, catalogers, assistants, and administrators who keep the system running smoothly. While it may not be the most well-known holiday, April 9 is National Library Workers Day (NLWD). As part of National Library Week, NLWD recognizes and celebrates the vital work performed by library staff. Librarians and their team do far more than simply place books on the shelf and shush noisy teenagers, after all. Library science is a multidisciplinary field that takes years of study to master. Today’s librarians have the skills of managers, IT specialists, documentarians,

archivists, and educators — equipping them to help anyone from elementary students to doctoral researchers. These professionals can be an invaluable resource for anyone looking to delve into a particular topic, even if they don’t know where to begin. Just tell your local library worker what subject you’re interested in, and they can help you track down books, databases, magazine articles, and more. How should you celebrate National Library Workers Day? Some groups, such as the students at the University of Arizona, go above and beyond by delivering balloons and signs to library branches across Tucson. More commonly, however, library branches ask their community members to vote for a “star” staffer. If a library worker has made a difference in your life, you can submit their name to the American Library Association by visiting Ala-Apa.org and clicking “Submit A Star!” Lastly, you can show your appreciation by visiting your

local library and thanking these professionals. These important community centers only work because they do!

Monthly Question and Answer Personal Injury – In the Know

Question:

Most doctors agree some injuries don’t show up immediately after an accident. It may take hours, or even days, before the onset of symptoms becomes apparent for these types of injuries. Below are three of the most common injuries that have delayed onset of symptoms. Concussions: Most people don’t realize a concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Concussions are often caused by a bump, jolt, or blow to the head. Even the sudden jerking back and forth during an accident can cause a concussion. The movement can cause the brain to twist or bounce inside •

damage, or soft tissue injury. Common delayed symptoms are muscle spasms, stiffness, pain, tingling, and numbness. Whiplash (Neck): This injury is often the result of sudden and extreme movement of the neck causing neck tissue to extend beyond the normal range of motion. Common delayed symptoms include ringing in ears, dizziness, headaches, pain (neck, shoulders, upper back, and back of head), and blurred vision. We never suggest that an accident victim should seek treatment if they are certain they were not injured. Doing so would be improper. We only represent real claims brought by honest people. That being said, if you feel any pain and discomfort, see a doctor as soon as you can after the accident. It is always a good idea to be checked out by a doctor after an accident to see if there are problems you aren’t yet aware of.

“I didn’t go to the doctor for aweek after the crash. I really didn’t start hurting a lot until three to four days after the accident. Will this hurt my claim?”

Answer:

It shouldn’t, but many insurance companies will try to use it against you. The law requires that you prove you were injured in the wreck. Youmay have thought you were not injured or hurt badly enough to go to the ER or schedule an appointment. I am sure you thought you would get better on your own. In fairness, just because you didn’t immediately go to the ER or see your doctor does not prove you were not injured in the accident. However, the burden of proof is on you. In situations like this, I always try to schedule a conference with your treating physicians to discuss the history you provided them, when your symptoms started, and the probable mechanismof the injury. If your doctors, based upon their training, expertise, and after consideration of all factors, believe it is probable you were injured as a result of the wreck, your claim should be viable and accepted.

Key Point:

the skull. Common delayed symptoms

are headaches, mood swings,

disorientation, irritability, and sleep and/or eating disorders.

Back Injuries: Delayed symptoms may be the result of a herniated disc, nerve

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